Elattostachys zippeliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zippeliana
ID:
666955
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 502 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666287
Common Names
- Zippeliana Elattostachys
- Elattostachys Zippeliana
- Zippeliana Elattostachy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cupania zippeliana Blume [unknown]
- Elattostachys duplicatoserrata Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Elattostachys zippeliana (also called Chinese Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Taiwan. It is a clumping bamboo with culms that can reach up to 8 m in height and 2.5 cm in diameter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in forests, along roadsides, and in other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elattostachys zippeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elattostachys zippeliana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elattostachys zippeliana can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a woodland garden or in a container.
Where to Find Elattostachys zippeliana
Elattostachys zippeliana is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Elattostachys zippeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elattostachys zippeliana?
Elattostachys zippeliana
What is the common name of Elattostachys zippeliana?
No common name
Where is Elattostachys zippeliana found?
It is found in New Guinea
Species in the Elattostachys genus
Elattostachys aiyurensis, Elattostachys angulosa, Elattostachys apetala, Elattostachys dzumacensis, Elattostachys erythrocarpa, Elattostachys globosa, Elattostachys goropuensis, Elattostachys incisa, Elattostachys megalantha, Elattostachys microcarpa, Elattostachys nervosa, Elattostachys obliquinervis, Elattostachys palauensis, Elattostachys rubrofructus, Elattostachys solomonensis, Elattostachys tetraporandra, Elattostachys venosus, Elattostachys verrucosa, Elattostachys xylocarpa, Elattostachys zippeliana,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2787469: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.